LLP: Shine Through Dance
Life-Long Learning Programme (LLP)
LLP Dance
Our Life-Long Learning Programme in Dance started in 2011. The programme exposes students (Primary 1-6) to the unique benefits of dance. The 3E approach to Dance in Woodgrove – Expose, Experience, Express, allows our pupils to gain knowledge and appreciation of the many dance genres over the six years.
Values and character education also plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the Dance programme. From learning the varied dance skills to coordinating dance routines, students develop self confidence and mutual respect for one another as they strive towards a common goal at the end of each year’s programme – to showcase their dance routines to the entire level.
The finale of the programme is a colourful and upbeat dance musical put up by the primary six graduating classes where pupils take on a multitude of roles as assistant choreographers, coordinators, backstage managers, actors and dancers. The extravaganza has received highly positive feedback from teachers, parents and most importantly, our pupils! The learning experience and wonderful memories created through the Dance programme have certainly enhanced our pupils’ efforts to be Thinkers, Learners and Leaders with Character.
| Overview of LLP Dance |
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| 1. P1 Fundamental Dance a) Techniques – Pupils explore fundamental dance techniques involving body and spatial awareness b) Creativity – Pupils will explore different body shapes and speed of movements to match a variety of tempos from the music. Pupils’ movements show variety. c) Character Development – Pupils are encouraged to work in pairs and groups and guided to offer feedback and responses for each other’s performances. Pupils are able to manage self (self-leadership) and show confidence in their ability to execute movements. In the process, pupils learn the importance of respecting others as the class comes together to complete the dance routines. |
| 2. P2 Fundamental Dance and Intro to Cultural Dances a) Techniques – Pupils begin to express themselves through fundamental dance techniques involving body and spatial awareness and begins to explore the different cultural dance forms and basic movements. b) Creativity – Pupils will explore different movement representations for the different cultural dances. Opportunities are provided for pupils to create basic movement routines. Pupils’ movements show variety. c) Character Development – Pupils will be encouraged to work in pairs and groups to perform their basic routines and guided to offer feedback and responses for each other’s performances. Pupils are able to manage self (self-leadership) and show confidence when executing their basic movement routines. In the process, pupils learn the importance of respecting others as the class comes together to complete the dance routines. |
| 3. P3 Cultural Dance and introduction to Fusion Dance a) Techniques – Pupils begin to express themselves through cultural dance forms, understanding the unique differences between the movements and rhythm of the different forms. b) Creativity – Pupils explore combinations of different genres of dance movements together. Pupils’ movements show variety and originality and incorporate spatial and time concepts (combining different movements with different tempo). c) Character Development – Pupils develop self-confidence through having more opportunities to express themselves through verbal communication and dance. Pupils work together to complete routines, contribute suggestions for modification and display leadership by leading their peers towards a common goal. Leadership skills are honed and applied at this stage as the young dancers take up important roles as line leaders and routine leaders. With the increasingly complex routines and formations, the leaders play important roles to ensure the success of the dance |
| 4. P4 Jazz and Introduction to International Dance a) Techniques – Pupils begin to focus their learning on specific dance genres and its vocabulary. They are able to demonstrate mental concentration and physical control in performing their dance skills and are able to use smooth transitions when connecting one movement phase to another. b) Creativity – Pupils explore a range of movements in a specific genre and are able to create, develop and memorise set movement patterns and sequences. They are able to apply choreographic principles and processes to creating dance. c) Character Development – Pupils develop self-confidence and esteem through having more opportunities to express themselves through verbal communication and dance. They are willing to demonstrate and showcase their routines. They demonstrate resilience by completing routines and show leadership by leading their peers to learn dance movements and routines. Pupils show teamwork by contributing ideas and listening to their peers’ ideas. Leadership skills are honed and applied at this stage as the young dancers take up important roles as line leaders and routine leaders. With the increasingly complex routines and formations, the leaders play important roles to ensure the success of the dance |
| 5. P5 International Fusion Dance a) Techniques – Pupils apply a variety of dance techniques and become more aware of the structure of a choreographed dance routine. They are able to communicate ideas through movement and demonstrate focus, physical control (proper alignment & balance and coordination in performing their movement. b) Creativity – Pupils explore a range of movements in a specific genre and are able to apply choreographic principles and processes to creating dance. They are able to create, memorize and perform complex sequences of movement that are relevant to the theme. c) Character Development – Pupils work together in their group and contributes lots of ideas, listen to others and display patience with their peers. They show respect by respecting expertise and differences of members. Pupils show leadership by always demonstrating ability to lead their peers to learn dance movements and routines and exhibit self-esteem and confidence by their willingness to demonstrate and showcase their routines. They show resilience by learning challenging movements and completing their dance routines. Communication skills are constantly honed at this stage as the pupils constantly interact with each other during their practices and performances. They become more aware of the critical competencies other than dance skills that would eventually bring about a better performance. |
| 6. P6 Dance Choreography and Stage Management a) Techniques – Pupils work together with the Dance instructors to create their unique thematic routines. They experiment with the different forms of dance and their expressions learnt throughout their entire LLP journey and are able to communicate a variety of ideas through combined elements with emphasis on body, space time and energy. They are able to demonstrate focus, physical control, coordination and accurate reproduction in performing their movements. b) Creativity – Pupils combine a variety of dance genres together in accordance to a specific theme and are able to apply choreographic principles and processes to creating dance. They are able to create, memorize and perform complex sequences of movement that are relevant to the theme. c) Character Development – Pupils show teamwork by working very well with their peers by contributing lots of ideas and suggestions for modifications. They listen to others, display patience and motivate and support other group members. Pupils show respect by contributing to a positive learning experience and respect the expertise and differences of members. Pupils demonstrate confidence by willing to demonstrate and showcase their routines and their willingness to take risk and try out new movements. Pupils show perseverance in learning challenging movements and routines and are able to complete most of the dance routines. They demonstrate leadership by their ability to lead peers to learn dance movements and routines and they motivate team members. As an end of the year showpiece, the graduating pupils are given the platform that harnesses their learning throughout the years and discover the joy of working together and developing a passion for music and performance. |